Insights and Stories on Soybeans

Apr. 21, 2014 at 3:34 am CDT

Winnipeg | CNS Canada — Corn and soybean acres have expanded in Western Canada in the last 10 years and should continue to do so, according to Monsanto Canada’s vice-president. “When we think about our corporate vision and the potential to deliver on 110-bushel-per-acre corn, 40 bu./ac. soybeans, and 52 […]

By Marney Blunt

Apr. 9, 2014 at 8:37 pm CDT

CNS Canada –– Chicago Board of Trade corn contracts saw some choppy activity during the week ended Wednesday, but finished with only small advances as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s prediction, that corn stockpiles would be lower than expected, failed to impress traders. “I think we saw a lot of […]

By Dave Sims

Apr. 3, 2014 at 6:43 pm CDT

Ontario’s plan to ease its way toward mandatory minimum biodiesel content of four per cent in regular diesel is underway, starting with a two per cent mandate as of April 1. As announced Thursday, and running until the end of 2015, all fuel suppliers will be required to ensure the […]

By Staff

Apr. 2, 2014 at 3:47 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Soybean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade moved higher during the week ended Wednesday, but profit-taking came forward to limit the advances. And while more speculative long liquidation is possible in the short-term, the longer-range trend remains pointed higher, according to an analyst. Soybeans had rallied […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Mar. 29, 2014 at 10:29 am CDT

CNS Canada — Record-breaking soybean yields are prompting another year of expansion of the oilseed in Manitoba fields, according to an industry-official. A year ago, producers in Manitoba planted more than one million acres of soybeans in the province, the most ever. The average yield in Manitoba was 39 bushels […]

By Dave Sims